Anita Stienstra

The UIS theater program begins its 2009-2010 season with a production of Neil LaBute’s drama about four characters who struggle in the matters of love and art, examining how far people will go for the love of love. Eric Thibodeaux-Thompson directs. Not suitable for children. The Shape of ThingsFri and Sat,  Nov 13-14, 19-217:30pmSunday, Nov […]

Dave Coulier, comedian, television show host and star visits Springfield for five shows over three days this weekend. His stand-up act earned him appearances on “The Tonight Show,” HBO’s “Detroit Comedy Jam” and “Comic Relief at Radio City Music Hall,” but he is best known for his funny antics as Joey along side Bob Saget […]

Fun for all ages, jump on board this weekend show at the Prairie Capital Convention Center where the big top comes indoors with acrobatics, tricks and elephants. Purchase reserved seats at Ticketmaster locations or general admission seat tickets at the PCCC box office and the Ansar Shrine Temple at 530 S. Sixth Street. Ansar Shrine […]

Joel Berg, author of the book, All You Can Eat: How Hungry Is America? that exposes the problem of hunger in America, speaks at UIS Monday night. He is executive director of the New York Coalition against Hunger and former senior executive for eight years at United States Department of Agriculture. Those wishing to participate […]

Sylvia is a romantic comedy about the dynamics of a middle-aged couple’s home life and relationship after Gregg brings home a new pet, a dog named Sylvia, whom he proceeds to fall madly in love with. Gina DeCroix plays Sylvia, John McAdams is Greg and Aasne Vigesaa, Kate. Troy Thomas-Pfaffe tackles all the other characters. […]

Pictured sits internationally-acclaimed poet Vachel Lindsay’s home today (located directly south of the governor’s mansion). Celebrate with local poets and musicians who perform Saturday including: The Vachel Lindsay Repertory Group (10:30 a.m.), Walter Lipe (11:30 a.m.), Sandra Kuizin McKenna (12:30 p.m.), Bill Furry (1:30 p.m.) and Job Conger (2:30 p.m.). Also in attendance, Artist in […]

No need for your lawn chair at this indoor weekend festival. The concert rooms are fully stacked with seats and a lineup cushioned with the likes of 2009 International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainers of the Year, Dailey and Vincent; seven-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Rhonda Vincent and Rage; and multi-IBMA award winners, Doyle […]

Three Springfield artists and Prairie Art Alliance members have their work featured this November and December. Tiffany Beane paints a striking oil portrait of Obama, titled “Moving Forward with Faith.” She exhibits works in other various media crafted with the goal in mind to produce an emotion in the viewer. Also, Shirley Caldwell Smith displays […]